JH Engström - 7 Days Athens November 2011 - 2012

7 Days Athens November 2011 is a highly collaborative, documentary-style photobook co-created by Swedish photographer JH Engström and French photographer Margot Wallard. Published in 2012 by the Japanese independent publisher Super Labo, the book serves as a raw, visual diary capturing a specific moment of intense geopolitical and social unrest.

The book documents seven days spent by the photographers on the streets of Athens at the beginning of November 2011. At the time, Greece was deeply entrenched in a major economic crisis, marked by the chaotic resignation and political maneuvering of Prime Minister George Papandreou. Engström and Wallard positioned themselves in the heart of the Greek capital during these turbulent days to capture the immediate atmosphere of uncertainty, public tension, and street-level reality.

True to the signature styles of both artists, the images lean heavily into a gritty, spontaneous, and unpolished documentary aesthetic. The project blends the eyes of both partners, intertwining their personal experiences of the city with the collective anxiety of the public. Rather than just capturing standard photojournalism, the book explores the mood, isolation, and volatile energy of a city in the middle of a historic crisis.

Limited edition of 500 copies, making it a highly sought-after collectible among photography enthusiasts.


Copy in fine condition.